Nora Fischer

In the PACU, I'm the first person patients see after surgery, and my job is to manage the immediate side effects of anesthesia, such as nausea, dysrhythmia, or aspiration risk. I educate patients pre-operatively on what to expect, demystifying the wake-up process and helping to alleviate anxiety about post-operative contracture or pain.

Light Sensitivity After Laser Eye Surgery? Don’t Panic, It’s Common

Just had laser eye surgery and now every light feels like a spotlight? Take a deep breath—this sensitivity is not only incredibly common, it’s a temporary sign that your eyes are healing exactly as they should. That “Too Bright” Feeling: You’re Not Alone The world probably feels overwhelmingly bright right now, as if someone turned […]